Date:         Thu, 25 Aug 2005 21:19:05 -0400
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Removing A/C in '85 Westy?
Comments: To: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@sbcglobal.net>
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I agree with Stan about leaving as much as you can. 

Bentley 76.7 to 76.8 covers removing the cabinet. Its not hard, I did
it myself recently. I'm not sure about removing the evaporator, I"m
sure there are things you should be doing to properly plug the hoses
once removed, etc.

Regarding using your newfound space as storage, I have always
suspected that if you remove the vent insert from the fron a stock
non-ac van door will go right on with no modification. This is just a
theory, but they look so similar.

Chris

On 8/25/05, Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Try to leave the major pieces installed and save all the others.
> The next owner will pay more and you'll sell the van faster if it has A/C
> even if it's not working as long as all the parts are there.
> 
> Stan Wilder
> Engine Ceramics
> 214-352-4931
> www.engineceramics.com
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jay Brown" <badkarma@TTLC.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 5:13 PM
> Subject: Removing A/C in '85 Westy?
> 
> 
> > I am thinking very seriously about yanking the A/C out of my '85 Westy.  I
> > haven't used it for the past two summers and I would really like to have
> the
> > extra storage space for camping.  Has anyone on the list done this before?
> > I looked thru the Bentley and there wasn't a lot of info about removing
> the
> > A/C, and the archive wasn't responding when I just checked.  If anyone
> could
> > guide me thru the process I would be very appreciative.
> >
> > I am also going to be needing a cabinet door and hinges for the top
> cabinet
> > if anyone has one available.  I can pay cash or trade for parts (A/C or
> > other)....
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Jay Brown
> > Newmarket, NH
> > '85 Westy
> > '72 Riviera
> > http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
>